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Albuquerque Fiesta Holds Special Shapes Rodeo
Lifestyle
— Oct 7, 2026
Balloon festivals in Albuquerque and Japan are showcasing mass ascensions, international pilots, special-shaped balloons and evening glow events, with flights subject to weather. Albuquerque’s program also features a first: Jonathan Trappe’s planned flight using a 94-balloon helium cluster.
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Balloon Fiesta Sees Multiple Safety Incidents
Weather
— Oct 3, 2026
A hot-air balloon carrying two people became entangled in power lines in northeast Albuquerque during the International Balloon Fiesta on Sunday. Both occupants were reported uninjured and were safely removed after crews secured the scene.
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New Mexico Balloon Fiesta Faces Late-Week Storm Risk
Weather
— Oct 5, 2026
High pressure is bringing mostly clear, warmer-than-average weather that should favor Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta through midweek, with only isolated storms possible over higher terrain. Showers, thunderstorms and breezier conditions are expected to increase Sunday into Monday as the weather pattern shifts.
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Three Balloon Calls During Albuquerque Fiesta
Weather
— Sep 29, 2026
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta relies on volunteers, meteorologists and pilots to coordinate safe launches before dawn. In Marine, favorable weather allowed balloons to fly during the town’s annual glow for the first time in several years, with proceeds supporting community initiatives.
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‘Kristen, That’s Not True’: Scott Bessent Tussles With NBC Host On Russia Sanctions
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Local fairs open, community festivals planned
Lifestyle
— Oct 7, 2026
Communities are celebrating with fairs and festivals, from Pembroke’s historic Michaelmas Fair and Broadmeadows’ family-focused gathering to a fall weekend of events around New Mexico’s Balloon Fiesta. In Colorado Springs, police and SCHEELS are also hosting Balltoberfest, inviting residents to donate sports balls and connect with officers through family activities.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Jessica Simpson Spotted With Musician Thomas Eisenhood
Jessica Simpson
— Oct 6, 2026
Jessica Simpson and musician Thomas Eisenhood were photographed together at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park, appearing affectionate during a morning outing—their first public appearance together amid reports they began dating earlier this year. Simpson separated from Eric Johnson in January 2025 after 10 years of marriage; they share three children.
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George Strait Set to Headline Three-Day Albuquerque Festival
Jon Pardi
— Oct 7, 2026
Boots In The Park will expand to three days at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park, May 14–16, 2027, with George Strait, Jason Aldean and Zach Top headlining. The full lineup also includes Brooks & Dunn, Jon Pardi, Dwight Yoakam and other artists spanning generations of country music; Strait’s set will be his first New Mexico performance since 2013 and his only festival appearance of 2027.
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Retro games launch; revivals planned
Entertainment
— Oct 3, 2026
Several retro-inspired games are featured: TAITO’s 1980 arcade game Crazy Balloon is being reissued in Arcade Archives 2 with a new time-attack mode, while indie game Fish ’N Frog has launched with 50 levels of block-pushing arcade puzzles. The Vessel is an upcoming puzzle adventure built around controlling two characters at once; the other articles cover an animation-art exhibit and a roundup of game remakes.
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Interactive Maps Help Time 2026 U.S. Foliage Trips
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— Sep 19, 2026
Travelers can elevate fall foliage experiences with elevated viewpoints—from hot-air-balloon rides to observing leaf colors from historic fire towers—while families can enjoy farm-based fall activities like pumpkins, corn mazes, and petting zoos. On the planning side, a 2026 Fall Foliage Map and state forestry resources with webcams help cue when and where colors peak, enabling timely, flexible trips across the country.
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Specific desire and persistence convert thought into wealth
Only a desire with an exact dollar figure, a deadline, and twice-daily reading begins turning thought into money.
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Breaking Update: Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down
Reporting
— Feb 4, 2023
China’s spy balloon was shot down Saturday afternoon over the Atlantic Ocean not far from Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. The balloon was downed shortly after 2:40 p.m. Eastern Time. Video of the balloon sinking in the…
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China Allegedly Sends More ‘Weather Balloons’ into Taiwan
Reporting
— Jan 3, 2024
Three alleged “Chinese weather balloons” crossed into Taiwan on Tuesday, Taipei officials said. According to Newsweek , Taipei’s Defense Ministry stated four of the balloons were launched toward the area, and three…
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Chinese Spy Balloon Was Able to Gather Intelligence From Military Sites: Report
Reporting
— Apr 3, 2023
A Chinese spy balloon that entered U.S. airspace was reportedly able collect intelligence from military sites. According to NBC News, the balloon gathered information from numerous U.S. military sites, despite the…
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Chinese Spy Balloon Crash Landed Off American Coast Months Ago – Report
Reporting
— Feb 5, 2023
A new report said the Chinese spy balloon that was shot down Saturday off the South Carolina coast was not the first of its ilk to saunter around American airspace. Four months ago, a balloon crashed into the sea off…
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Trump Issues Blistering Response After Biden Officials Claim Spy Balloons Happened Under His Watch
Reporting
— Feb 6, 2023
Former President Donald Trump and key members of his staff have refuted and strongly denied claims made by key Biden military officials regarding the Chinese spy balloon. The balloon, which was shot down on Saturday…
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Youth Sports Families Allege Travel Company Threatened Their Kids’ Playing Status If They Didn’t Pay Lodging Fees
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 2h
Joe Cool Snoopy Balloon Set for 100th Parade
Joe Cool
— Sep 15, 2026
Macy's unveiled a new Joe Cool and Woodstock balloon to celebrate the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, highlighting Snoopy’s enduring Peanuts legacy. Coverage across outlets includes previews and video of the debut across New York.
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How charismatic are you, really?
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Kamala Harris Not Convinced Chinese Balloon Will Have an Impact on Relations
Reporting
— Feb 15, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on whether she believes the matter of the Chinese balloon will have an impact on relations. When asked about the issue during an interview with Politico , Harris said, “I don’t…
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Top House Republican Asks if Chinese Balloon Took Off ‘From Wuhan’
Reporting
— Feb 3, 2023
The news that an alleged Chinese surveillance balloon is hovering over parts of the continental United States has sparked a lot of questions. What is it doing? Where is it going? Will the Pentagon allow it to continue…
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China Claims Right to Retaliate After Balloon Is Downed
Reporting
— Feb 6, 2023
Recriminations filled the diplomatic skies on the day after the United States destroyed a Chinese balloon. “China strongly disapproves of and protests against the US attack on a civilian unmanned airship by force,” the…
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Chinese Surveillance Balloon Exhibits Shocking Trait That Nobody Expected
Opinion
— Feb 4, 2023
Remember when you were a child and you would let go of a balloon, just to see it zig-zag, go up and down and do a couple loops? No? Oh, right. That’s because that’s not normal. As you’ve assuredly heard by now, there’s…
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‘Kristen, That’s Not True’: Scott Bessent Tussles With NBC Host On Russia Sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed back Sunday when NBC News' Kristen Welker asked why President Donald Trump is "rewarding a dictator" by waiving Russia sanctions.
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Biden Gives Baffling Response When Asked if Chinese Balloon Was a ‘Major Breach’
Opinion
— Feb 10, 2023
President Joe Biden’s public response to the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon continues to be very mild. During an interview with Telemundo’s Julio Vaqueiro, the president was asked if he regretted not shooting…
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Photos of Chinese Balloon Recovery Released by Department of Defense
Reporting
— Feb 7, 2023
The Department of Defense has released photos of sailors recovering the suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down. In a tweet on the U.S. Fleet Forces account, photos showed the sailors pulling what appeared to…
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Senators Float Disturbing Possibility After Classified Briefing on Chinese Balloon
Reporting
— Feb 11, 2023
Senior U.S. government officials aren’t ruling out a disturbing possibility regarding the Chinese surveillance balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina. Two Republican senators told reporters that…
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US Military Announces ‘Significant’ Recovery from Site of Downed Spy Balloon
Reporting
— Feb 14, 2023
Recovery efforts to learn the secrets of a Chinese spy balloon downed off the South Carolina coast on Feb. 4 have paid off. “Crews have been able to recover significant debris from the site, including all of the…
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Thanks to Schumer We Know Why They Didn’t Take Out Balloon Instantly – It’s What We All Feared
Reporting
— Feb 13, 2023
China’s intelligence capability may be even greater than we’ve feared. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer claimed that the spy balloon that crossed the continental United States this month was redundant from an…
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Maryland Is About To Start Taking Money Out Of Workers’ Paychecks For Benefits They Can’t Use
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 2h
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